Luka Modric must be sold by Tottenham

The Premier League Owl

This is the last time Luka Modric’s name will get mentioned on this site, because there really isn’t anything more to write.

The Croatian has held the threat of leaving the club over the fans for too long now, he should just be sold and everyone can forget about him. Tottenham fans must surely be sick of the inference that the player is doing their team ‘a favour’ by staying.

Every day a new story, every day a imminent bid from Manchester United or Real Madrid. It must be so terribly difficult for Modric to heave himself out of bed every morning and train with a side who are only 4th in the Premier League. How privileged the rest of the squad must feel to practice with someone so obviously superior in ability.

Here’s a bit of advice for Daniel Levy: the first sensible offer that’s received from a foreign club should be accepted. There’s no justification for allowing him to join another English club, because why should Spurs indirectly suffer from strengthening a rival - even the player, as warped as his logic has been, can’t expect to be allowed to join Chelsea or Manchester United. Chelsea especially, because that doesn’t represent a step-up, it just means a heavier wallet.

If this isn’t concluded by the time pre-season starts and all the players report back to Spurs Lodge, then Modric should train with the youth team until the transfer is concluded - why should any additional resources be used on a player who’s unwilling to wear the club shirt, and why should he be allowed to infect the rest of the squad with his negativity.

That we live in age where a player can feel entitled to a move when he’s under-contract is sickening, but the more specific issue here is over how disrespectful this whole process has been.

12 Comments

The worst ‘article’ ever? Probably. Such utter garbage, it is beyond belief. Every year most footballer’s agents attempt to get their player more money or a ‘bigger’ club whether they play for Barnet or Man U so why the attack on Modric. Chelsea came in for him last year; Modric said nothing publically and stayed and had an excellent season. His attitude was spot on. So what’s the problem? This season NO ONE has come in for him yet; he has said nothing. So why this nonsense about disrespecting the club; being sickening when footballers don’t honour their contract etc. The fact that you say he should ‘train with the youth team’ is such a pathetic knee jerk re-action that I imagine you are probably just starting senior school. As last year he will come back and train brilliantly with the first team and set a great example; if Levy tells him he is staying he will stay; if Levy decides to cash in he will go. In the meantime, we love him, we are proud to have him performing at our club and if he goes to Real Madrid - good luck to him. He will be playing for the biggest club in the world and we will make a profit of over £20m. Now get back to your homework.

You say…”only 4th in the Premier league” - that should be seen as a positive thing considering that we were above Chelsea and Liverpool. Chelsea played the way that made the Champions League Final very boring to watch. They did not deserve the cup. Really the UEFA should admit Spurs in by virtue of their placing. What is so wrong about five clubs from one country? The Premier League is the strongest in the world. The Liga and the Series A are the next strongest and they, like the Premier League and the German league, are the only leagues to allow the top four enter the Champions League. That should be followed whatever happens in the final.

PLO could you maybe not write at all? Where is the reasoning behind the attack?

Yes he came out last time and got a load of abuse for it. This time round he has learnt his lesson. Whether he goes or not he has realised how to handle himself this time. I was one of many fans that wanted him out at that time, however he composed himself well and played like a true professional, I praise him for that. He has given us another great season to look at. With the massive manager issue at the moment I am not surprised he wants to leave. Best manager Modric has played under and that Tottenham have seen under Levy was sacked and no one else is in!

I for one hate the rumour mill and really do try to avoid it, especially when the big sources (such as Sky and BBC) have not quoted the player or either club in the rumours. I am taking my time to write articles on what is currently happening around the club and my opinion of it all. We are without a manager and desperately need one, names are being linked and the sources have confirmed this. So why oh why would you jump on the weak sources band wagon and then moan about a player that although didn’t act professionally last time round has done it the right way this time?

If Modric did go it is more likely to an offshore club (thats common sense), but I think that given the current position I would thank him for his time and the large sum he will inevitably bring in from his sale.

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Personally I was glad we kept him last season, it changed Spurs from a selling team (Berba, Carrick etc) to a club with ambition. Now though I believe it to be the right time to sell him as after this season, his value will start to diminish or certainly won’t increase any IMO and we can get good value from him. I would sell him to Real for the £40 quoted wether that is true remains to be seen or even to ManU for the £22m but I would want Nani as part ex with the deal. Either way we can cash getting a FEW quality players in his place or keep a quality player and put an end to the saga…

Who does the writer of this think he is
Are you the chairman of THFC no
Modric is under a big contract and should stay
All that hype last year didn’t make him play any worse,he I a fantastic player, and I state will not get a much better than tottenham

I agree, anyone watching Modric over the last 15 or so games can see he doesn’t want to be at the club. He had no fight in him over our bad patch and his form was one of the main reasons why we missed out on 3rd! No one player is bigger than the club and if we can get £35m upwards for him, replace him with a CM and a striker for £15m and £20m then I’d be happy enough. Keeping Bale is far more important in my eyes

As far as I can ascertain, the only people who are advocating that Modric is subject to an offer from every Tom, Dick and Harry, is either the Daily Fail or the Red Tops with their daily stories on the subject. The most recent story comes from a former Croatian team mate Mata Bilic who said that Modric is in negotiations with Real Madrid, no mention of Daniel Levy in the negotiations mind you just Modric. Dont you find that odd to say the least? As Aeb stated in his comment, the only person who is valid to speak on Modric’s behalf other than himself is his agent and he has claimed over and over again that it is up to the club as Modric still has 4 years remaining on his contract and he has’nt actually come out and said that he want’s to leave since the Chelsea fiasco last Summer. Until such time, it is nonsense to keep on and on about Modric’s departure for pastures new and I for one am glad that you wont write ant more about the Modric so called situation although I dont believe you.

Why does Spurs have to sell Modders he hasn’t come out and said he wants to leave even his agent has only said that it is up to the club as he is under contract lets all be calm and wait to see who the new manager is and how that will effect the clubs squad of players and Levy just might surprise everyone again.